Over the course of half a month, Acnologia continuously wrote ten books. Not only were there novels like 'Magic Breaks the Firmament' and 'Rock Dragon', but also two illustrated books suitable for small children; his drawing skills were quite good as well.
He had originally intended to write only one book, but the Five Dragons became addicted after reading it. They pestered him to write more, saying one was too few and that they couldn't get enough of telling stories to Natsu.
It's you guys who can't get enough of reading them, damn it!
Acnologia looked at the Five Dragons sitting in unseemly positions, leaning every which way. Each dragon held a novel, grinning like an idiot and occasionally reciting a few chuunibyou lines.
Why does it feel like these Five Dragons have been raised to be useless?
With a helpless sigh, he used magic to copy the last illustrated book a few times and tossed them to Igneel and the others. Standing up, he said, "Alright, that's enough for now. I'm leaving. You can read novels, but don't forget to teach The Five Children Dragon Slaying Magic."
"Ah!"
The Five Dragons, immersed in their novels, were suddenly startled and widened their eyes. "Teacher, are you leaving?"
Grandeeney tried to persuade him to stay with a pitiful look. "Why? Can't you stay? Isn't it nice for us all to live here together?"
Acnologia shook his head slightly. "I've stayed too long. It's time."
Seeing their reluctant expressions, his voice turned cold. "Don't forget who I really am. I am a Dragon Slayer Mage, the true King of Evil. My purpose for existing is to slaughter the Evil Dragons and completely end this era of the Human-Dragon War!"
"If one day you choose to side with the Evil Dragons and stand against me, I will hunt you down without hesitation!"
Fire Dragon King Igneel and the other Five Dragons heard the determination in his voice. They opened their mouths but didn't know what to say for a moment.
Indeed, the person before them was Acnologia, an existence that made the Dragon Race tremble with fear. How could he possibly keep hanging around with them?
At first, they were very wary because of Acnologia's notoriety, but they gradually discovered that he was actually a very gentle and wise person.
Setting aside the lessons—which were boring—the teacher cooked for them every day. Roasted pig trotters, roasted lamb legs, steamed bear paws... these were delicacies they had never tasted before. They hadn't expected that besides iron chunks and flames, food could be made so delicious.
And now there were novels to read. These kinds of books fascinated them. The protagonists from other worlds had such thrilling lives that it made their hearts itch, wishing they could take their places, marry beautiful wives, and reach the pinnacle of life.
Thinking back, the life they lived before was so miserable; just thinking about it felt dull.
But now Acnologia was leaving, and they would have to go back to that miserable life. Every one of them felt downhearted.
Seeing that he was about to leave right now, Grandeeney said in a low voice, "Little Wendy and the others are out playing and haven't come back yet. Aren't you going to say goodbye to them?"
Acnologia frowned slightly, waved his hand, and turned to walk into the distance. "I hate it most when children cry!"
"Goodbye, Teacher Acnologia!"
Fire Dragon King Igneel and the Five Dragons stood in a line behind him, bidding farewell in unison.
Over these days, Acnologia had taught them a lot of human knowledge: daily necessities, astronomy, geography, physics, chemistry, and even things related to his flame magic and oxygen.
This had opened a door to a new world for them. At this moment, they were more than willing to call him 'Teacher'.
Acnologia smiled but did not look back. He transformed into his black dragon form and vanished in an instant.
Fire Dragon King Igneel and the Five Dragons slowly came to their senses, looking at each other in silence.
After a while, Grandeeney suddenly looked up and said, "Teacher isn't a bad person. During the time we spent together, I could feel his heartfelt sincerity. He also truly likes The Five Children."
"So... are we really going to take The Five Children to the future, or rather, defeat Teacher?"
She still remembered the Eclipse Plan. Now, she had absolutely no intention of being hostile toward Teacher. Let alone defeating him, she might not even dare to strike. And Little Natsu and the others liked him immensely, pestering Acnologia to play all day long.
Iron Dragon Metalicana shook his head and said, "Although I haven't fought Teacher, I can clearly sense his magic power—it's bottomlessly terrifying!"
Perhaps Teacher is already the strongest in this world.
White Dragon Belserion and Shadow Dragon Skiadath also said, "We feel the same!"
Fire Dragon King Igneel lifted his head slightly and said thoughtfully, "Actually, Teacher already knows about the Eclipse Plan."
"What?"
The other four dragons were shocked. "Teacher knows? Why didn't you tell us?"
They were worried. If Teacher knew they were still planning to defeat or even kill him, would he be angry?
Just thinking about it made them feel cold all over... Fire Dragon King Igneel shook his head and said, "I didn't bring it up; Teacher asked me. He asked when we planned to send The Five Children to the future."
Actually, he was also wondering how Teacher knew. Was it because one of the dragons had a slip of the tongue while talking in their sleep?
He didn't have the habit of talking in his sleep; it must have been another dragon's mistake.
Grandeeney asked, "Then what did you say?"
Fire Dragon King Igneel spread his claws. "Teacher already asked, and I felt bad refusing, so I told him everything."
He didn't even have the thought of defeating Teacher, let alone The Five Children who warmly called him 'Big Brother'. Moreover, he didn't think Little Natsu would truly be stronger than himself in the future, let alone surpass Teacher.
"At the time, I said we could give up on the plan, but Teacher told us to proceed as planned. He said he might lose his sanity because of dragon slaying, so it's just in case. Four hundred years in the future is an era with abundant magic; The Five Children will be stronger there than in this era."
Fire Dragon King Igneel said hesitantly, "Even though he said that, I feel like Teacher isn't thinking that way. As for the real reason, I have no way of knowing."
Shadow Dragon Skiadath, being the more obedient type, said directly, "Since Teacher said so, let's do it. I feel that Teacher won't harm us!"
The other four dragons nodded. Indeed, if Teacher really wanted to do something to them, there was really no need to go through such a long way around.
Grandeeney smiled and said, "Maybe we'll even be able to see Teacher in the future."
The other four dragons thought that made sense. Teacher had already turned into a dragon, so his lifespan should have increased; he might actually be able to live for four hundred years.
"That's right. When we see Teacher in the future, we must make him write a few more novels for us. They're so good."
Fire Dragon King Igneel looked at them and said helplessly, "Don't forget to teach The Five Children Dragon Slaying Magic. There are still two years left. Everyone, be a bit stricter; we must ensure they all learn it."
"Understood!" x4